Best Moms Shortbread Recipes

MOM'S SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift together cornstarch, icing sugar and flour.
• With a wooden spoon, blend in butter until soft, smooth dough forms.
• Shape into 1 inch balls. If dough is too soft to handle, cover and chill 30-60 minutes. Place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten with lightly floured fork, Alternatively, roll dough to 1/4 inch; cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
• Decorate with frosting, candies cherries, coloured sprinkles or nuts if desired.
• Bake in 300F oven 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned (just barely, less is more). Cool on wire rack.

BEST TRADITIONAL SHORTBREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well about 2-3 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
• Combine flour, cornstarch, and salt whisking to mix; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed after each addition. (Mixture will be stiff and may be crumbly)
• Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 8-10 times.
• Press dough into an un-greased 11x7 or 9x9 pan (if doubling, use a 15x10 in jellyroll pan, parchment lined if desired for easier removal).
• Prick dough at 1-inch intervals with a fork, and score (cut) into 2 ½ x 1 inch bars. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Make sure to chill, this will firm the butterfat back up allow for that delectable light, crisp crumb you get with Scottish Shortbread. If desired, sprinkle with all natural sugar or sanding sugar before baking.
• Bake at 325F degrees for 35 minutes, until set and lightly browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes; cut shortbread into bars using previously scored lines. Cool completely before removing from pan. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze up to 6 months. This recipe easily doubles!